Trend #1: Vibrant Color

Throughout the show we were struck by the abundance of bold color, occasionally in unexpected places. The iconic kitchen-appliance firm Aga presented a showstopper: Its new Total Control range, with touch-screen and remote operation, is available in an array of rich, earthy tones and lively pastels, such as pistachio, pictured here. aga-ranges.com

Trend #1: Vibrant Color

We’ve long been fans of USM Modular Furniture’s Haller organizational shelving units, and the kelly-green and canary-yellow versions the company showed this year were standouts. usm.com

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Trend #2: Industrial Lighting

A number of light fixtures on display had a distinctly industrial vibe, often characterized by striking metalwork. Rafael Avramovich’s Brooklyn firm, Work and Design, highlighted its Harmonious Existence hanging lamps, whose dynamic forms are fashioned from strips of black iron and oxidized brass. workanddesign.com

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Trend #2: Industrial Lighting

At the booth of New York City retailer the Future Perfect, the centerpiece was Lindsey Adelman’s Agnes chandelier, featuring sharply angled aluminum branches and elongated bulbs that can be reconfigured thanks to articulated joints. shop.thefutureperfect.com

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Trend #2: Industrial Lighting

Objet Insolite, the Paris-based maker of furniture and lighting, exhibited a range of table lamps and wall-mounted sconces that meld lyrical forms with dark-bronze heft. objetinsolite.com

Trend #3: Luxe Leather

Acclaimed BDDW designer Tyler Hays, known for his work in wood, unveiled a credenza sheathed in a rich distressed leather; the legs and hardware are cast bronze. bddw.com

Photo courtesy of BDDW

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Trend #3: Luxe Leather

The Italian company Cuoio Arredo—making its debut in the U.S. marketplace at the show—introduced sumptuous leather floor tiles that range in color from cognac to forest-green. cuoioarredo.it

Photo courtesy of Cuoio Arredo

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Trend #4: Made by Hand

In addition to the well-established international brands at the show, there were several independent artists and artisans who handcraft one-of-a-kind products. One of our favorites was Miles & May Furniture Works, a boutique firm from upstate New York that utilizes reclaimed woods for its bespoke chairs, dining tables, and mirrors. milesandmay.com

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Trend #4: Made by Hand

More colorful examples came from the glassblowing team of Michael Schunke and Josie Gluck, who last year launched Vetro Vero studio in eastern Pennsylvania, producing handblown Venetian-inspired pitchers, goblets, and other glass pieces. vetrovero.com

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Trend #4: Made by Hand

We have long admired the unique custom work produced by mosaic artist Ornella Pisano, whose New York company is called Ercole Home. Her impressive display included new designs for inlaid cabinetry, mirrors, and side tables. ercolehome.com